Fair Grounds jockey Rosie Napravnik appeals suspension

Jockey Rosie Napravnik has appealed her seven-day suspension for careless riding to the Louisiana State Racing Commission.

The stewards on Monday issued a ruling that cited Napravnik for careless riding on Feelin Blue in the fifth race Saturday and suspended her from Sunday through Feb. 12. Under the appeal, she can continue to ride.

Because the commission hasn’t scheduled a meeting before the mandatory April meeting, the appeal likely won’t be heard before the Fair Grounds season is over.

Napravnik, the leading jockey at this Fair Grounds meet, has won 49 races.